Artemis Crock

Lore & Background

Artemis Crock was raised in a family of supervillains, with her father Lawrence 'Sportsmaster' Crock and mother Paula Nguyen (formerly the villainess Huntress). Despite their criminal influence, Artemis chose to become a hero, training under Green Arrow and joining the Team as a replacement for Speedy. Her early missions were marked by tension due to her secret past, but she proved her loyalty and skill, eventually becoming a core member of the team.

Her relationships are central to her story: she develops a close friendship with Wally West (Kid Flash), which blossoms into a romantic relationship, and she forms a deep bond with her sister, Cheshire (Jade Nguyen), a professional assassin. Artemis often struggles with her family's shadow, but she consistently chooses to protect others and uphold the Team's values.

As the series progresses, Artemis takes on the mantle of Tigress, a more tactical and hardened persona, especially after Wally's apparent death. She becomes a mentor to younger heroes and a key strategist, balancing her past with her present as a symbol of redemption and resilience.

In Their Own Story

The warehouse was silent save for the drip of water from a broken pipe. Artemis nocked an arrow, her breath steady as she peered through the scope. Across the floor, her father, Sportsmaster, hurled a grenade—she loosed an arrow mid-air, detonating it safely. 'You always were my favorite,' he growled. She didn't answer, just drew another arrow, her eyes cold. This wasn't about family. It was about stopping him, no matter the cost.

Reader's Guide

Artemis Crock first appears in Season 1, Episode 2 as a mysterious new recruit for the Team, replacing Roy Harper (Speedy) under the tutelage of Green Arrow. Her role evolves from a rookie with a hidden past to a key operative and leader. Her origin is revealed gradually: she is the daughter of villains Sportsmaster and Huntress, and her sister is the assassin Cheshire. This family history creates constant tension, as she must prove her loyalty to the Team while navigating her criminal relatives' interference.

Key relationships include her romantic partnership with Wally West (Kid Flash)—a bond that deepens from playful banter to heartfelt devotion—her mentor-student bond with Green Arrow, and her complicated sisterly dynamic with Cheshire, which oscillates between deadly rivalry and reluctant alliance. Her signature abilities are expert archery, hand-to-hand combat, and tactical planning. She later adopts the alias Tigress, reflecting a more ruthless and strategic approach honed by loss.

Across seasons, Artemis's arc spans from secretive newcomer to a grieving widow (after Wally's death in Season 2) and finally to a mentor and leader in Season 4, where she helps train the next generation of heroes, carrying both her scars and her hope forward.

Did You Know?

• Artemis is one of the few characters in Young Justice to have a civilian identity that is not a secret from the Team for long, as her villainous family background is revealed early in Season 1.
• Her alias 'Tigress' was originally used by her mother, Paula Nguyen, during her time as a villain.
• Artemis is a master of trick arrows, often using specialized arrows for non-lethal takedowns, smoke screens, and grappling.
• She is the only member of the original Team to have a romantic relationship that ends in tragedy, with Wally West's death in Season 2.